Exclusive enteral nutrition in the management of Crohn's disease: a qualitative exploration of experiences, challenges and enablers in adult patients.

Rumbidzai N MutsekwaJ T EdwardsRebecca L Angus

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2020)

This study explored the evolving experiences of patients who completed a prescribed course of EEN. Patients described the challenges they faced, how they overcame them identifying enablers for adherence. This provides useful strategies for clinicians to integrate in their assessments and share with patients starting EEN.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
mental health
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
palliative care
patient reported